I got this off my son in law's facebook.
Enjoy!
I just came across this and thought I'd add it......it explains "8:30 Newfoundland."
The Meaning of Eh!It is quite obvious that some people are having a tough time understanding Canadians, so the following will run through a very brief translation of the Canadian 'dialect' and hopefully ease some minds out there.
EH = pronounced AY (similar, but not the same as huh)
Eh is a useful word that is very important and is the basis of all Canadian communications. It is used in conjunction with other words, or simply by itself. The tone or the slight differences in exclamation also changes the meaning:
-Eh? = what did you say?
Eh? = what do you think?
EH? = something to say just to end a sentence.
Ehhhh!! = WOW!!
EH!? = what do you mean?
Eh?? = your joking!!!??
EH!! = Hello..(you off in the distance!!!)
Eh? want a doughnut or some Tim Bits?
Eh! = sure!!Eh!Eh! = coffee double-cream too please!
Eh? = what you say when you realize you have no money to pay for it.
Eh..cmon, eh? = asking them to let you pay for it next time.hey..
eh! = want to go to the drive-in movie??
Eh...uhuh = yes sure!
Eh..y'know = I'll pick you up at 8:00 (8:30 in Newfoundland).
Eh..cmon!! = well that's early..but ok.
Ehh..whadya think eh? = marry me.
Have a great day, eh!
Have a great day, eh!
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Love seeing the sights of Canada. I tease my friend, Joy, all the time about her "eh's"; enjoyed the various translations. Now I'm educated!
Thanks for stopping by. Always so glad to make new "blogging" friends. Eh? = how about you?
peace~elaine
This is my home:)
I'll take some Timbits and a double double anytime, eh?
Thanks for Eh class! So cute! :)
A neat video ~ cute uses of the eh ~ I have an award for you at my blog.
Do you talk sort of like Minnesotians?
I'm sorry about your dad but glad you got there in time. Is he well now?
This was funny, eg?
Or, should it be:
Eh, this was funny! ;)
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